Oral Presentation Rubric: Creation Myth Presentation

Teacher Name: Mrs. Vandigriff

Student Name:     ________________________________________

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1Mythology:Theorist: Identify

Society Values:Significance to us today

Myth Theory is identified as related to the creation myth. The significance of values in the society is developed.Source citations evident.

Myth Theory is identified as related to the creation myth. The significant values in the society are discussed.Source citations evident.

Myth Theory is not identified as related to the creation myth but addresses a major significance about the society explored.Source citations evident.

Theory is not identified as related to the creation myth but attempts to address important issues about the society studied. Source citations evident.

ContentCreator:One God or Many?Creation:Explain howCreation of Man: Tells StoryEpic Hero:Child/Suffering/Quest

Shows a full understanding of the topic and covers all three content areas in presentation.

Shows a good understanding of the topic and covers all three content areas in presentation.

Shows a good understanding of at least two parts of the topic.

One content area addressed but student does not seem to understand the topic very well. Vague or lacks details.

Presentation:Posture and Eye Content; Supplies; Prepared: PP; poster; handouts

Relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room. Prepared with supplies and responds to questions posed.

Relaxed and confident: Establishes eye contact around the room. Prepared but needs to make minor adjustments.

Establishes minimal eye contact. Prepared, but needs to make minor adjustments or requires minor assistance.

Avoids looking at people during the presentation; putting presentation together prior to speaking. Unprepared

Props:Costumes; Posters; Handouts; Power Point

Student uses several props (could include costume) that show considerable work/creativity that makes the presentation memorable.

Student uses 1 prop that shows considerable work/creativity, which adds to the overall presentation.

Student uses 1 prop that adds to the presentation .

The student uses no props OR the props chosen detract from the presentation, for example they do not connect to the topic.

Time-LimitEach presenter presents a portion of the story to the audience.

Presentation is 5-6 minutes long with interesting details and facts that demonstrate knowledge of subject and makes several connections between creation myths.

Presentation is 4 minutes with details and facts that demonstrate knowledge of subject and makes several connections between creation myths.

Presentation is 3 minutes with facts that demonstrate knowledge of subject and makes some connection between creation myths.

Presentation is less than 3 minutes and lacks facts or details that allow for connections between creation myths.

Date Updated September 15, 2013